If you experience troubling symptoms, it's only natural to worry about
your health. But if your anxiety persists even after doctors tell you
they can find nothing wrong, it may be hurting you more than it helps.
You might research medical conditions on the internet, exercise
constantly, or check your body for signs of disease, all the while
growing more and more consumed by worry. And that worry has consequences
of its own--the never-ending cycle of anxiety can all but destroy your
quality of life.
If you're ready to stop being overly preoccupied with fears about your
health, Overcoming Health Anxiety offers an evidence-based approach
called cognitive behavioral therapy to help you get started. You'll
learn the difference between people with health anxiety and
hypochondriacs, find the root of your health anxiety, and challenge
illness-related thoughts. In time, you'll drastically reduce your fears
and enjoy a life free from recurring health-related worries.
This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit -- an award bestowed on outstanding
self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies
for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction
with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to
jump-start changes in their lives.
